Amination of benzene in the presence of ammonia using a Group VIII metal supported on a carrier as catalyst

Abstract

Benzene is selectively aminated to aniline in the presence of ammonia using a Group VIII element as the catalyst supported on a carrier at elevated temperatures and high pressures. The catalytic tests were performed in a plug flow reactor or in a continuously stirred tank reactor. To shift the reaction equilibrium towards aniline, oxygen or carbon monoxide, respectively, were added.